General Information

Accommodation

Kenes Group will obtain special accommodation rates for the 6th World Intracranial Hemorrhage Conference participants. Please visit the accommodation page​ periodically.

Climate

Under the Köppen classification, Baltimore lies within the humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa), with four distinct seasons, and is part of USDA plant hardiness zones 7b and 8a. Spring and autumn are warm, with spring being the wettest season in terms of the number of precipitation days.

Clothing

The dress code for WICH 2017 is business formal for all occasions unless stated otherwise.

Exhibition

Language

The official language of the Conference is English.

Letter of Invitation

The Conference Organizer will send you a letter of invitation upon request. The​ Organizing Committee would like to clearly state that the letter is only to help the participant to raise travel funds and has no further financial obligations from the Conference towards the participant. The Conference Secretariat is only able to send you the letter of invitation after receipt of your registration and payment.

Liability

Upon registration, participants agree that neither the Organizing Committee nor the Conference Secretariat assume any liability. Participants should, therefore, organize their own health and travel insurance.

Venue

Mt. Washington Conference Center

Address: 5801 Smith Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21209

Nestled among the hills just beyond the city limits of Baltimore, Mt. Washington Conference Center and its historic Octagon are a distinctive destination for meetings and events. Combining over a century of educational traditions with progressive design and technology, the Center is an ideal setting for communicating and sharing ideas. Our Baltimore Conference Center is perfect for meetings, conferences and social events. Download our full brochure here.

Discover inviting meeting and event space, a hospitality-trained staff, impeccable cuisine and fine accommodations in our newly renovated guest rooms. Each guest room features a private balcony with spectacular views of the campus. Mt. Washington also meets the criteria of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).

City close and country quiet––Mt. Washington Conference Center offers a unique blend of both. Nearby, enjoy the history, culture, attractions and shopping of downtown Baltimore, the Inner Harbor and the city's charming neighborhoods. Mt. Washington is conveniently located only a few miles from Johns Hopkins University and an hour from Washington, DC.

Arrival to Baltimore & City Transport

The BWI (Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from Baltimore City Center. The airport is well connected to the city via rail options, van / shuttle, Bus and Taxi.

Light Rail

Mt. Washington Conference Center can be reached by taking the Light Rail System directly from the international airport (BWI)

The Light Rail Service is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to and from BWI Marshall Airport.

Light Rail service is available to downtown Baltimore, Timonium, and Hunt Valley from BWI Marshall Airport. To go to Penn Station, please exit the train at Mt. Royal Avenue, and take the Penn Station Light Rail. There is only one fare for both trains at $1.60 each way.

The BWI Marshall Light Rail Station is located immediately outside the lower level of the terminal building, adjacent to Concourse E.

Supreme Airport Shuttle

Supreme Airport Shuttle began operating in October 2012. The shuttle service is available seven days a week and 365 days a year, it provides an affordable ride to the airport, on time, with safe, experienced, and courteous drivers. Reservations via our 24-hour call center, at the airport ticket counter, or online accepted.

For more information and transportation options, please visit the website